M3 Saloon quick question

Django x2 · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:18

This car is slowly making it's way up my short list for a replacement for the E60 between Sept / March this year.

My question, not that it probably really matter, but does anyone know why the saloon is shorter than the Coupe? Wheelbase is the same, but overall length is shorter.

[TW]Fox · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:21

Because BMW made it shorter? I'm not sure how we can answer this - its shorter, because thats how it is. I think I read something about BMW intentionally making the Coupe longer for some sort of GT-ish reason.

Django x2 · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:23

I guess that will have to do

Would be interesting to know though.

Lashout_UK · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:25

Probably to give the body an overall better profile, assuming it's lower and longer, for a more sleek look

Dunks · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:25

What is the difference in lengths?

Django x2 · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:31

4615mm coupe
4580mm saloon

The difference is in the boot, Coupes is bigger, probably to allow slightly more legroom for rear seat passengers whilst retaining the same wheelbase

[TW]Fox · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:35

I beleive the full reason is because the coupe is clearly filled with win, so much win it needs to be a bit longer to fit it all in.

DM · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:36

Dont follow the crowd Lucero, buy a proper car

Django x2 · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:38

Hmm, you can't get the competition pack on the saloon...

daveydave · 30 Apr 2011 at 16:54

[TW]Fox;19023343 said:
I beleive the full reason is because the coupe is clearly filled with win, so much win it needs to be a bit longer to fit it all in.

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